{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fred Fifer III Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10312710,"projectId":9830326,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of headphones, flexible seating, mechanical pencils, fidgets, and dry erase boards and markers. These resources have already made a meaningful impact on our daily classroom routines and student engagement. My students use the headphones for independent reading, text-to-speech support, and focused listening during small-group instruction, while the flexible seating and fidgets help them regulate their bodies and attention so they can stay engaged in learning. One especially meaningful moment was during a small-group reading activity when students independently used their dry erase boards to plan written responses—many who typically struggle with confidence were eager to participate and share their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They were thrilled to explore the flexible seating options and carefully selected their favorite spots to work. Several students expressed how the headphones helped them block out distractions and focus better, and others proudly used their new mechanical pencils and whiteboards during writing activities. The overall mood in the classroom was one of motivation, pride, and gratitude. These tools helped students feel valued and supported, which has strengthened our classroom community and increased their willingness to try challenging academic tasks.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are now better equipped to engage in our current ELA units, which focus on reading comprehension, writing development, and collaborative discussion. Our next steps include using these tools to support literature circles, structured writing responses, and independent reading projects. Students are working toward strengthening their comprehension, building confidence in written expression, and increasing their independence. Your contribution has created a more supportive and accessible learning environment, and we are deeply thankful for the positive impact you have made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760699800900,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-heroes-hear-it-and-read-it/9830326/","projectTitle":"Headphone Heroes: Hear It and Read It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312710"},{"teacherId":5578308,"projectId":9848636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you support!\r\n\r\nOur caring closet has been able to help so many of our students. Not only has your support organized our space but has helped us to stock NEW items, which we have found to be a huge NEED. \r\n\r\nPreviously working only on donations of used clothing items, your donation and support of our project has allowed us to provide items such as underwear and socks for students who started their cycle or walked through puddles and snow to get to school. Because we are able to provide these items we are able to keep students in school!\r\n\r\nYou project has made all the difference! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761002485936,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-focus-on-literacynot-l/9848636/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Focus on Literacy—Not Life’s Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5578308"},{"teacherId":9552721,"projectId":9846940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Thanks to your generosity, my students are enjoying a cozy, inviting reading corner with comfortable seating where they can relax and truly engage with a good book.\r\n\r\nThe gel pens make annotating texts more fun and colorful, helping students think more deeply and make meaningful connections as they read. And the giant playing cards bring so much joy to our classroom! We use them for literacy games, team-building activities, and brain breaks that encourage movement, collaboration, and laughter.\r\n\r\nYour support truly transforms both our classroom space and our learning experiences. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth—academically, emotionally, and socially. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nLisa R. 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They were eager to touch, explore, and try everything, asking questions and making connections to activities they already enjoy. Many of them viewed the tools as \"games,\" which made participation feel fun rather than like work, leading to higher engagement. It was incredibly rewarding to see students who typically struggle feel successful and motivated.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students are now building a strong foundation for continued growth. The next steps include expanding these tools into structured skill-building lessons focused on handwriting, visual-motor integration, and self-regulation, while also embedding them into academic tasks. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom environment, it has created new opportunities for students to develop skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762370007872,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-for-reading-success/9874400/","projectTitle":"Regulation for Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Obermire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341329"},{"teacherId":7678864,"projectId":9840020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials that will make a real and lasting difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation of many reading resources books and whiteboards have helped create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to learn. My students love one of the resource books because the stories are very interesting and build on each other for the week. The stories are relatable and true. These resources will allow my students to strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and engage more deeply with the lessons we work on every day. We use the whiteboards for fun games or check for understanding. \r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your belief in my students and in the power of education. Your support reminds them that people beyond our classroom care about their success. 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These books provide the framework I need to help my students master difficult skills, like identifying the main idea and finding the specific text evidence required to support their arguments. Your gift has given me the tools to be a more effective educator.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is joy, and that joy starts with a well-prepared teacher. By using these books to plan my daily instruction, I can ensure that our reading time is both engaging and purposeful. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly elevated the quality of instruction in our room. By investing in these planning materials, you haven't just provided books. You've provided the foundation for hundreds of future lessons. Thank you for recognizing that behind every successful student is a teacher equipped with the best possible resources.","fullyFundedDate":1760702538451,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-in-the-first-state/9828080/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders in the First State","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oswald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10311786_orig.jpg?crop=1989,1989,x1303,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760462489897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311786"},{"teacherId":10319605,"projectId":9843598,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our literacy and science project, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, accessible, and meaningful learning environment. With the printer you helped fund, I've been able to create individualized, leveled materials tailored to meet the unique educational needs of our fully self-contained middle school special education students (grades 6–8). Students are now more engaged in literacy activities because the materials match their reading levels and learning goals, making reading and writing feel achievable and fun rather than frustrating.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also helped bring an aquaponics system into our classroom — and it has been a huge hit! Students have taken ownership of their learning by observing and documenting our fish, Ayden, and the grey peas growing in our ecosystem. They've drawn scientific models and written Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) papers about what they've seen and learned. This hands-on experience has strengthened both their literacy and scientific thinking skills in a way that traditional worksheets simply can't match. Thank you so much for your generosity; your support is making a real difference in our students' confidence and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760909495605,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-one-label-page-and/9843598/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy —One Label, Page, and Plant at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319605"},{"teacherId":10326433,"projectId":9851892,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our library has truly transformed into a space where students feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to learn. Every single item you donated is used daily and has made a meaningful difference in how students engage with reading, studying, and collaborating. The vacuum allows us to maintain a clean, welcoming environment, which may seem small, but it has helped students take pride in their shared space and treat the library with care. The large bean bag chairs and floor seat cushions immediately became student favorites. When the materials first arrived and students walked into the library, their reactions were unforgettable: wide smiles, excitement, and an eagerness to explore every new seating option. The rolling desk has allowed me to move efficiently throughout the library while shelving books and delivering materials to students, making it easier to support them wherever they are working. The book displays have helped highlight new titles and student favorites, dramatically increasing interest in browsing and checking out books. Students are discovering books they might not have noticed before simply because the displays make them feel more accessible and inviting. The large Chromebook charging port has also been essential, ensuring students always have access to technology for research, digital literacy activities, and classroom projects without disruption.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful impacts of your donation has been the shift in how students view the library itself. For the first time, students are coming to me asking if they can study in the library, work on assignments there, or help with library tasks. They want to be actively involved in the space, whether that means organizing books, recommending titles for displays, or simply spending time reading and learning there. This level of student interest and ownership had never happened before. The library is now viewed as an inclusive, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable and excited to be. It is no longer just a place they pass through; it is a space they choose. As we move forward, students will continue building independent reading habits, participating in collaborative projects, and using Chromebooks for research and creative assignments. We are beginning student-led activities such as book talks, peer recommendations, and small-group study sessions that take full advantage of the flexible seating and welcoming atmosphere you made possible. Because of you, the library has become a vibrant hub of learning, connection, and joy. Your generosity has given students a space that feels safe, engaging, and empowering, and that impact will continue to grow as students deepen their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761424816070,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-books-building-a-cozy-libra/9851892/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags & Books: Building a Cozy Library Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lykens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10326433_orig.jpg?crop=1502,1502,x90,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761097186787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326433"},{"teacherId":7678444,"projectId":9834910,"letterContent":"These items had a meaningful impact on my 7th grade students by directly supporting their academic growth and emotional well-being during a critical stage of development. These resources helped create a classroom environment where students felt safe, supported, and motivated to engage.\r\n\r\nThe materials strengthened reading skills by giving students accessible, engaging tools that met them where they are, while also supporting social-emotional learning by encouraging self-expression, emotional regulation, and confidence. As students used these resources, they demonstrated improved focus, increased participation, and a greater willingness to communicate their thoughts and feelings.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the items reinforced the message that their growth—both academically and emotionally—matters. Students felt seen and valued, which contributed to a more compassionate, connected, and supportive classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1760797666016,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-student-growth-holisticallynu/9834910/","projectTitle":"Promoting Student Growth Holistically—nurturing Both Emotional Well-being and Academic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7678444_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751731262236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7678444"},{"teacherId":10308208,"projectId":9815699,"letterContent":"The new books have introduced and strengthened several key reading skills in our classroom, including identifying theme, making inferences, annotating text, and discussing characters' motivations and perspectives. Because the texts are at students' reading levels and reflect their interests, students are better able to practice these skills with confidence and independence. Lessons now focus on close reading strategies such as highlighting important details, asking questions in the margins, and supporting ideas with evidence from the text. These books have truly transformed reading instruction by allowing students to engage deeply with texts they can access and genuinely enjoy.\r\nReading in our classroom is active, engaging, and student-centered. Students choose books that interest them, read independently or in small groups, and use highlighters to tangibly interact with the text by marking key ideas, unfamiliar words, and meaningful quotes. The highlighters ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate fully in annotation and comprehension strategies. Carpet squares are used daily to create a comfortable and welcoming reading environment, allowing students to spread out, relax, and focus. Several students who were previously reluctant readers are especially enjoying the new books; they are excited to talk about their stories, recommend titles to peers, and spend more time reading because they finally have books that feel \"just right\" for them.","fullyFundedDate":1760372204826,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-love-literacy/9815699/","projectTitle":"Learn to Love Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10308208_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760315556061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308208"},{"teacherId":10315588,"projectId":9837281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. As a school counselor, my goal is to equip every student with the tools they need to stay engaged, build strong habits, and truly believe in themselves. Your contribution makes that mission possible in a very real way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to sensory tools and a rich curriculum designed to strengthen mindset, motivation, and mastery. These resources will help students develop resilience when facing challenges, stay motivated through hands‑on and inclusive activities, and build the academic and social‑emotional skills they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is already making a difference. These materials will be used daily to support learners of all backgrounds and abilities, helping them feel grounded, confident, and capable. 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